Question 1

Which one of the following provides the best definition of special education?

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A)  Special education uses special equipment and materials.
B)  Special education meets individual needs of exceptional students.
C)  Special education is delivered by a certified special education teacher.
D)  Special education provides greater structure and smaller classes.

Question 2

The development of special education was influenced by political and societal ideals such as

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A)  democracy.
B)  survival of the fittest.
C)  individual freedom.
D)  egalitarianism.

Question 3

The most dramatic increases in prevalence figures of the past two decades were in the numbers of children identified as having

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A)  learning disabilities.
B)  intellectual disabilities.
C)  physical disabilities.
D)  autism or traumatic brain injury.

Question 4

Jasper is a ten year-old student with an intellectual disability.If he is placed in the least restrictive environment,he will receive instruction in

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A)  a regular classroom for the whole day.
B)  a regular classroom with consultation by a special educator.
C)  both a regular classroom and a resource room.
D)  the setting that best meets his educational needs.

Question 5

All Canadian provinces and territories promote inclusive education in their policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When special education works as it should,the outcome for students is

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A)  the ability to hide their exceptionalities.
B)  the eradication of their exceptionalities.
C)  to be with students more like themselves.
D)  improved achievement and behaviour.

Question 7

Schools must provide an individualized program for each student who requires special education services.This means that

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A)  each student must receive instruction on a one-to-one basis.
B)  an educational plan must be written for each student.
C)  one individual must be responsible for each student's education.
D)  the portion of the program that is individualized must be delivered by a teacher who is certified in special education.

Question 8

Although variations exist from province to province,most students with exceptionalities are placed

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A)  in regular classrooms.
B)  in self-contained classrooms.
C)  in special day schools.
D)  in a residential school.

Question 9

According to Hallahan and Kauffman,the least restrictive environment (LRE)is always the regular classroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the prerevolutionary era in Europe and America,what goal predominated in the actions of society towards people with exceptionalities?

Accepted Answer

A)  protection
B)  inclusion
C)  prevention
D)  adaptation

Question 11

Under IDEA,each state and locality must have a plan to ensure all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  screening all students for possible exceptionalities.
B)  protecting parents' rights to informed consent.
C)  providing services to equal numbers of males and females.
D)  providing training for personnel in meeting the needs of students with exceptionalities.

Question 12

In order to best serve the needs of students with exceptionalities,we should focus on

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A)  their greatest areas of need.
B)  their diagnosis.
C)  their abilities.
D)  their label.

Question 13

According to Hallahan and Kauffman,good or reformed general education can replace special education even for students at the extreme range of exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Outline the two main reasons why there have been increases in low-incidence exceptionality categories.

Accepted Answer

1)There may be better identification pro...

Question 15

Compare and contrast the laws in the United States and Canada as they apply to the education of individuals with exceptionalities.

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In the United States,there is federal la...

Question 16

The term "handicap" refers to a disadvantage that is imposed on an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Interpretive Exercise
Mr.Brown,a second-grade teacher,is concerned about Ed,one of the students in his class.On the basis of his observations,he reports that Ed never completes any of the classroom work that he is assigned,and he reads at a beginning first grade level.He suspects that Ed has a learning disability and refers him for a special education evaluation.The school psychologist,Dr.Long,administers an intelligence test to asses Ed's cognitive abilities.She assigns Ed to a class for students with Learning Disabilities and developes an Individualized Education Program for this setting.She then sends Ed's parents a letter,informing them that Ed has a learning disability,and invites them to a meeting to describe the IEP she has developed for Ed.
-Ed's parents should be involved in the above scenario at the following points:

Accepted Answer

A)  When Mr.Brown first notices that Ed is having difficulties.
B)  During the creation of Ed's individualized education program.
C)  During the evaluation of their Ed's eligibility for special education.
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

In Canada,federal law regulates the education of students with exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The collaborative model used most often by schools is

Accepted Answer

A)  co-teaching.
B)  collaborative consultation.
C)  working with itinerant teachers.
D)  working with resource teachers.

Question 20

The single most important goal of special education is

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying the types of exceptionalities.
B)  placing all students in the regular classroom for the entire day.
C)  finding and capitalizing on exceptional student's abilities.
D)  preventing exceptionalities.

Exam 1: Exceptionality and Special Education

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Schools must provide an individualized program for each student who requires special education services.This means that

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In the prerevolutionary era in Europe and America,what goal predominated in the actions of society towards people with exceptionalities?

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Which one of the following provides the best definition of special education?

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The development of special education was influenced by political and societal ideals such as

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The most dramatic increases in prevalence figures of the past two decades were in the numbers of children identified as having

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All Canadian provinces and territories promote inclusive education in their policies.

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According to Hallahan and Kauffman,good or reformed general education can replace special education even for students at the extreme range of exceptionalities.

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When special education works as it should,the outcome for students is

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The term "handicap" refers to a disadvantage that is imposed on an individual.

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The single most important goal of special education is

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In order to best serve the needs of students with exceptionalities,we should focus on

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The collaborative model used most often by schools is

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Compare and contrast the laws in the United States and Canada as they apply to the education of individuals with exceptionalities.

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According to Hallahan and Kauffman,the least restrictive environment (LRE)is always the regular classroom.

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Outline the two main reasons why there have been increases in low-incidence exceptionality categories.

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Although variations exist from province to province,most students with exceptionalities are placed

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Jasper is a ten year-old student with an intellectual disability.If he is placed in the least restrictive environment,he will receive instruction in

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In Canada,federal law regulates the education of students with exceptionalities.

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Under IDEA,each state and locality must have a plan to ensure all of the following EXCEPT

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